Solar energy has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years due to both technological improvements resulting in cost reductions and government policies supportive of renewable energy development and
Power Africa, a US government-led initiative, has announced the launch of the Power Africa Uganda Electricity Supply Accelerator, which will boost the east African country’s generation capacity by 1,000MW.
Delhi government still has a long way to go in clarifying the policy before private individuals take the decision to set up rooftop solar systems. The net metering scheme that was announced by the Delhi
Selco Solar Pvt Ltd, a provider of energy services to underserved households, has tied up with Applied Materials Foundation (AMF) to electrify 1,000 households and 10 schools in Karnataka using solar lighting
ISLAMABAD - National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) will hold public hearing of the yearly and quarterly tariff adjustments on Thursday, whereas second hearing for the development of upfront
American engineering student Scot Frank's solar-powered SolSource cooker was an idea born from spare time. About a decade ago, he had just completed a semester of Putonghua language courses at the Massachusetts
<p>This report explores unique opportunities and challenges for the Southeast region (Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee) in the broader context of the transformative
India is set to become a global leader in the development of solar power, but several barriers need to be crossed says the World Bank Policymaking in India is more often than not credited for its high nuisance value, rather than for positively aiding growth. Whether oil & gas, power, mining or any other core sector of the economy, government policy has frequently hampered rather than assisted the positive development of these industries.
With the Indian Railways being a significant consumer of resources, especially energy, identifying cost-effective options and realising an energy system with minimal environmental impacts is essential.
Say the state government should make budgetary provision to reduce pollution in Punjab Given the deteriorating environment in the industrial town and state, environmentalists and residents have appealed
The ozone layer - which protects us from harmful ultraviolet radiation - is recovering at the poles, but unexpected decreases in part of the atmosphere may be preventing recovery at lower latitudes.
India's renewable energy ministry plans to introduce more fiscal incentives to boost local manufacturing of solar power equipment, a senior ministry official said Thursday. The incentives will be for
With the State government issuing guidelines on generation-based incentive (GBI) regarding installation of rooftop solar photo-voltaic (SPV) plants, domestic consumers will shortly be able to send their
Promotion of competition in the electricity industry in India is one of the key objectives of the Electricity Act, 2003 (‘Act’). Power purchase costs constitute the largest cost element for distribution
Jammu and Kashmir will have the distinction of setting up the world’s largest solar telescope in the Ladakh region of the state. The telescope is being set up by the Department of Science and Technology,
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The Haryana Government will have a comprehensive Haryana Solar Power Policy 2014, which has been approved by the Cabinet that met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda here today.
State Govt Urged To Look Into Losses Due To High Rate Of Power Theft Strengthening the state's transmission lines is the key to resolving the acute power crisis ailing Telangana, feel experts closely
Plans to raise offshore funds, and rope in strategic partners and investors AMPL Cleantech, a subsidiary of Kolkata-based Atha Group, is looking to invest about ₹3,000 crore to increase its total renewable
After successfully manufacturing a 200 litre solar water heater to promote use of green energy, the Central Jail prisoners are now trying their hands at preparing a 2,000 litre capacity solar water heater to meet the needs of Central Jail here, officials said.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is planning to provide electricity to 29.3mn people in Africa by 2020 AfDB elecThe AfDB also plans for 10,000MW of solar power systems across the Sahel. (The AfDB)
